In the heart of Europe’s technical innovation hub, Aachen, nestles a company that is painting a green stroke on the canvas of agricultural technology. Crop.zone has been stirring the Agtech sector with its herbicide-free solutions, carving paths towards sustainable agriculture. When joined forces with John Deere, a titan in agricultural machinery, they engineered a marvel named Dual.Volt.24M. This collaboration recently basked in the spotlight, clinching the prestigious DLG-Agrifuture award.
Dual.Volt.24M: A Testament to Sustainable Agricultural Technological Advancements
The Dual.Volt.24M system is a beacon of innovation in the realm of electric, systemic, and herbicide-free plant management. With an expansive working width of 24 meters, it unfolds a new chapter in precision agriculture. The system was earlier acknowledged with a nomination, which set the stage for its recent accolade.
Dual.Volt.24M is equipped with cutting-edge applicators designed for comprehensive surface application, seamlessly integrated with a camera-controlled row application system. This synergy orchestrates a thorough, systemic, and herbicide-free plant care over vast stretches of land without a whisper of soil disturbance. Nestled within is a fully integrated sprayer, a maestro conducting precise area-specific applications and sustainable combination treatments in a singular, harmonious operation.
The Confluence of Giants: Crop.zone and John Deere
The collaborative venture with John Deere has propelled the Dual.Volt.24M system to new horizons by doubling its working width. This amplification accelerates the pace of crop management, embodying precision at its core. Dirk Vandenhirtz, the helm at crop.zone, lauded this alliance as a significant stride in reinforcing their leadership in electric crop management across the European frontier.
As the calendar pages flip towards 2024, crop.zone has etched plans to initiate a spirited pilot series testing of the Dual.Volt.24M system. This endeavor will see professional farmers at the forefront, steering the wheel of this innovative venture.
John Deere: The Cradle of Agtech Innovation
The ethos of John Deere resonates with innovation, a narrative well-told through ventures like this. The alliance with crop.zone is a testament to John Deere’s unwavering commitment to nurturing a greener Agtech sector. It mirrors John Deere’s enduring ethos of empowering the agrarian community with sustainable, avant-garde solutions.
